2011 — Tan
Oranges family
Madeira 2011 — Tan — has hex #B17329 and RGB 177, 115, 41. This medium, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2011
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Madeira Colors to 2011
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2011
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2011
Madeira threads that pair well with 2011, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira 2011 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2011
Known as Tan, Madeira 2011 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. It has a vibrant and steady feel that suits fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with persimmon patterns or autumn leaves for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2011 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2011 is Tan — a medium orange thread (hex #B17329, RGB 177, 115, 41). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2011?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2011 (Tan) is DMC 680 (Old Gold dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark, 81%) and DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781), 74%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2011?
The closest Madeira threads to 2011 are 2211 Topaz Medium Dark (ΔE 3.47), 2212 Topaz Dark (ΔE 3.6), and 2302 Golden Brown Light (ΔE 6.54). These are useful substitutes when 2011 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2011 good for?
Madeira 2011 (Tan) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2011.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2011 (Tan)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2011 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.